Best of the Danube and Prague

Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie, your floating home for your Danube cruise, and settle in for the night. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner hosted by your Experience Director.

Today, explore both sides of the city (historic Buda and lively Pest) with your Local Specialist. Visit Heroes' Square before heading up Castle Hill past Matthias Church to step inside Fisherman’s Bastion for views over the Danube and Parliament. Or, opt to take a foodie tour, diving into Budapest’s vibrant culinary scene and tasting local favourites. This afternoon, choose an Optional Experience to explore the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohány Street Synagogue. In the early evening you’ll set sail, cruising through the Danube bend past the town of Szentendre and the former Royal centre of Visegrad.

Enjoy the early morning experience of cruising along a stretch of the Danube that defines the border between Hungary to the south and Slovakia to the north. Step ashore in Bratislava and explore its old town on a walking tour with your Local Specialist. See the historic town hall, pass through Michael’s Gate and admire St. Martin’s Cathedral. Alternatively, step back in time on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, uncovering life under Communism with stories of escapes, Soviet rule and the Velvet Revolution. Looking to stretch your legs? Join an Optional Experience hike up to Bratislava Castle for sweeping Danube views. Or, join an optional guided drive with views from the castle and a tasting of local craft beers at a Bratislava brewery. As you cruise through the evening, you’ll pass by the southern foothills of the Little Carpathian Mountains, and cross the border to enjoy views of the plains of Lower Austria.

Welcome to Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Get to know this city with a drive along the Ringstraße and a guided walk through the old town, where Vienna’s grand architecture and imperial history take centre stage. Then choose between two experiences: settle into a traditional coffee house for a slice of Sachertorte, or join a guided visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and its catacombs. This afternoon, choose between two Optional Experiences. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of the Habsburgs, or take a foodie walking tour, tasting strudels, schnitzels and other Viennese favourites. This evening, perhaps end the day with an optional classical concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.

Cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-listed gem known for its vineyards and medieval castles. In Spitz, explore the charm of this historic riverside town, famous for their apricots, at your leisure. For lunch, join the Saahs family for a Be My Guest experience at Weingut Nikolaihof, Austria’s oldest winery, where you’ll enjoy homemade specialities made with organic produce straight from their gardens. Continue your cruise through the Wachau Valley, passing by the historic Melk Abbey as your ship navigates overnight into Upper Austria.

Explore Linz with your Local Specialist, strolling through its historic centre and discovering the city’s rich past. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for The Sound of Music. Or stay closer to Linz and ride the historic Pöstlingbergbahn mountain railway to Pöstlingberg, with time for panoramic views, the Pilgrimage Church and coffee with traditional Linzer Torte. Overnight, you’ll cruise through the hills of Upper Austria.

Cross into Bavaria and arrive in Passau, the ‘City of Three Rivers’, where the Inn, Danube and Ilz meet. You can choose between two included experiences according to your preference. Join your Local Specialist for a morning walking tour through the old town’s cobbled streets or join a hike along the scenic Ilz River. In the afternoon, why not join an optional Bavarian beer, pretzel and music experience? Enjoying local brews, freshly baked pretzels and traditional folk music.

Bid farewell to your captain and crew as you disembark the Trafalgar Reverie in Passau, and continue to Prague by coach with your Experience Director and Experience Manager. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon to explore the ‘Golden City’ at your own pace - wander its historic streets, soak up the cafe culture or take in the views from Charles Bridge.

This morning, step inside Prague Castle with your Local Specialist, visiting St. Vitus Cathedral and the charming Golden Lane. Walk through the Old Town and watch the Astronomical Clock spring to life. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to do as you wish, perhaps visit the Charles Bridge, shop for souvenirs or enjoy a crisp Czech Pilsner! Later, bid farewell to your Local Host and travelling companions.

Your journey along the Danube and into the heart of Bohemia comes to an end this morning. After breakfast, take home memories of grand cities, riverside beauty and stories that will stay with you.